RåFILM film collective

RåFILM is a Swedish film collective based in Malmö and Stockholm, founded with the aim of producing socially engaged media with a focus on norm-critical perspectives, human rights, and activism. The collective creates documentaries, animations, and fiction films that often highlight underrepresented voices and social justice issues.
Notable Films
The collective has produced a wide range of works, many of which have received international attention at film festivals or on television:
* Detained (Förvaret) (2015): Directed by Anna Persson and Shaon Chakraborty, this award- winning documentary explores the lives of asylum seekers in a Swedish immigration detention center.
* 3 Stolen Cameras (2017): A collaboration with Equipe Media, this film portrays Sahrawi video activists who risk their lives documenting Moroccan repression in Western Sahara. The film has been censored in Morocco.
* Outgrow the System (2023): A documentary that discusses ecological and economic alternatives to capitalism, emphasizing grassroots resistance to environmental degradation.
* Victory Train (Segertåget) (2025): Directed by Alex Veitch and Talat Bhat, this film documents a labor movement of train staff in Skåne, Sweden, advocating for fair working conditions amid privatization.
* Dream House Dreams (2018): Directed by Alex Veitch, the film follows two women navigating the post-apartheid housing system in South Africa.
* HAIYU (2024): Co-produced with Saharawi Voice, this film documents the life and activism of Mariem Hassan, a famous Sahrawi singer.
* Bring Him Back (2016) - A short documentary by Talat Bhat and Fahad Shah about Shahmli Begum’s decades-long campaign to repatriate the remains of her son, Maqbool Bhat.
Organizational Structure
RåFILM functions as a non-hierarchical collective, where members collaborate on film production and activism. The group supports alternative distribution strategies and community screenings, including educational events and public discussions. Membership is open to filmmakers and activists aligned with
Movies by Author
* Anna Weitz (producer of Detained)
* Anna Persson (co-director of Detained)
* Su Sano (Susanne Ovelius), involved in "Small Talks" and "Lab: Nationalism" projects Marie Martorell, filmmaker focused on indigenous and ecological topics.
* Talat Bhat, a Swedish-Kashmiri documentary filmmaker, is known for co-producing Bring Him Back
Partnerships and Distribution
RåFILM collaborates with various institutions and organizations, such as:
* Swedish Film Institute
* Film i Skåne
* SVT (Swedish Television)
* Folkets Bio
* Filmcentrum Syd & Riks
Their films have been featured in international festivals and distributed through grassroots campaigns and educational programs.

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